My ex-husband decided after 25 years of marriage and 2 children that he didn’t want to be married and he should not have had children. Walking and riding my exercise bike were my ways to get through each day. I would definitely recommend you keep going! You will be great!

My grandfather was murdered when he was 35 years old. My grandmother was left with 1.5-year-old twin boys and a 6-year-old daughter. My Aunt told me that my grandmother walked all day to get through the pain. When I had a horrible breakup years ago, all I did was walk, and it was transformative.

I started walking last October I was 280lbs (I'm 52, and 5 feet tall) ,I've lost 75lbs and just last week did a 20 mile hike/ rock climbing adventure with my husband. I walk 5 miles on weekdays and hike 10+ miles on weekends . There was a time when I couldn't walk a flight of stairs without being winded, I had a " mild" heart attack in my late 30's ,I was a smoker. It's never to late to get healthier for yourself ❤

You’re beautiful!! Awesome. I was married 32 years to a controlling over bearing cheater. I finally found strength through this. I wasn’t even allowed to get gas for my car w/o permission and I worked 3 jobs. I never been in the bank because he said I didn’t need to. I thought he took care of me. He took care of himself. After 4 years of being apart and I hadn’t chased him, guess who wants me back? Not for me anymore. I have freedom and live for ME now!! You got this pretty lady

The fact that you continued to do it even in the midst of a divorce is even more of an accomplishment. Great job!

“I’m gunna start loving me, so I can start loving life more” I felt that in my heart. ❤️

Proud of you. Last year I adopted 2 puppies and I walk them 2 miles in the morning and 1 mile at night. I went from a size 2xl and now I am a xl. Lost 45 pounds. Besides walking more I gave up eating snacks at night. I feel so much better.

I did a similar thing when my husband and Mom passed away within five days of each other, she passed on the day of his funeral. Days later, I went to the walking track and walked for an hour every single day and it was SO hard, but it was like it was the only thing I could control when my life had been blown to smithereens, I would walk and cry and walk and cry and it was all I could do to hang on to everything while I tried to keep my stuff together when I still had an eleven year old son at home. You were courageous in facing your challenge and I look back and know that it took courage for me to that, too.

When I split from my spouse I would walk and jog after work even in the rain, letting out those endorphins and tears helped tremendously! It’s weird how taking care of ourselves as women goes on the back burner until we are faces with the reality of trauma tragedy or challenges! Don’t give up your on the right PATH!😊

“I’m going to start loving me, so that I can love life more” - Mandy 🙏🙌🏼♥️

Walking is very helpful for depression, circulatory system, lungs, heart. You just feel really good after a walk.

One of the things that changed early on , was your skin. Your face and eyes have a lot of life and sort of glowy. You can see the difference . You also look so much happier. ❤

I'm 67, I started walking four years ago for just 15 minutes a day, it was all I could manage at the time. Now I walk for up to an hour and a half a day, I've lost 70 pounds and 36 inches, I would never have thought I could like what I see when I look in the mirror but I do. Having thinking time away from the usual distractions is something we forget about when we don't have it. I don't love it every day but I'm always glad when I've done a walk. Doing something for yourself that makes you feel good when you're going through a divorce is really empowering. Congratulations Mandy on completing the challenge and for keeping going when life got tough.

Mandy - what an incredible perseverance over 30 days! I am sorry to hear about your divorce . Thank God for your daughter’s caring. Everyday, make sure you get outside and thank God for his blessings and walk. I need to do the same. Congratulations on your phenomenal results from 30 days of walking. God has you in His plan.

Don't be ashamed to admit it's been six years since you walked. YOU ARE NOT, NOT, ALONE. Good mindset and keep it up. Don't let the negativity override the positivity of walking. I trained to power walk a half marathon during my divorce and a month after it was finalized I completed the city half marathon. Mentally and physically it helped me through it all. Today I love not being married to the guy and enjoy life so much more. Things will get better for you just keep positive and do things YOU now want to do to help YOU.😊

I found your channel this morning and think I was meant too. I will be 68 in May 2024 and I weigh over 200lbs. I love what you said, "I'm gonna start loving me so I can love life more". It comes down to loving yourself. So I'm starting today with 30 mins. I will check in on day 30. Thank you!!!

I did the 30 day, one hour workout challenge. I started on June 13th and am still working out (85 days later) for 75 - 95 minutes every day. I started out this year weighing 196. I weigh 172 today. My blood pressure is now perfect, my cholesterol numbers are normal and so are all of my lab work that I just had done 2 weeks ago. My doctor who initially wanted me on pills for high blood pressure and high cholesterol, told me to keep up the great work and to just take a multivitamin.

Mandy, I just wanted to let you know that two of my co-workers and I started a weight loss challenge a week ago. After seeing this video, you have inspired all 3 of us to do our own 30 min day/ 30 day walking challenge 😊 You look amazing! And I love your channel ❤

Walking, for me, was a form of meditative therapy. I became addicted and really felt awful if I didn't do it. Then life took over. I'm the heaviest I've ever been, pushing 60 and stressed beyond words. You have given me motivation to start taking care of me. Blessings to you. Stay strong and keep walking 💕💕💕

Mandy, in September of 22, after having two heart ablations my cardiologist said I needed to loose wait and exercise. I started walking on my treadmill 3 days a week. At first it was for only 20 minutes and gradually worked my self up to walking 100 minutes every other day. Plus any other things during the week. I started at 220 and I have lose 50 pounds. I have gone done in size from plus size shirts to size some medium and large size shirts. I’m 71, retired and it works for me where it might not work for others. Also my husband was diagnosed with alzheimer’s and the walking is helping with the stress of everything I now have to do. Please keep walking it helps your frame of mind and your body. I hope everyone will do the same thing your doing. We as women need to look out for ourselves for a change. Keep up the good work. It shows the progress your making in the video. Ask God to give you the strength you need to do what you want to accomplish for your wellbeing.

Girl I have been in your shoes, and it is HARD. It feels bad, really bad I know. But take my word for it, you will come out stronger at the other side of this. Take this opportunity not just to recreate yourself. Allow yourself to be the person you ARE! You got this!

I have a similar story... decided to get healthy, started walking, marriage breakup , etc but in the end I lost 83 pounds, and have kept it off for 26 years. You are doing great! Remember...you can't always control what happens in your life, but you can control how you treat yourself 👍

I discovered your channel today. I’m turning 68 next month and I started my own challenge using a treadmill. Started out doing a mile and after two weeks I’m doing 2 miles. You are inspiring me to put my shoes on and get out there and just do it! You ought to be proud for what you’re doing. I’m sorry to hear about your divorce. I’ve been single and living alone for years! Yes life is short! Make the best of it and love yourself! That’s what I’m doing too. And I don’t do negative!

You should notice a nice difference after 30 days, by walking 30 minutes a day and cutting out sugary drinks and drinking more water! It won’t flop! I will be watching your progress, Mandy!! ❤ Good luck, beautiful lady!!!

Walking clears the mind, body and soul. Keep up the good work girl! We are all here for you, so when in doubt, fall back on us. We have you.

Hi Mandy, I just subbed. My therapist has encouraged me to start walking 30 minutes every day. I live with major depression disorder and I'm pretty much a couch potato. I found your video very encouraging. I'm going to give it a try. I'm sorry to hear about your divorce. I was married for 19 years and have been divorced for 31 years. Give yourself plenty of time to grieve the death of your marriage. Be kind to yourself. Write down positive things about yourself every day. Hugs ❤ Carol

I felt your pain on day 20 when you talked about divorce. Even though it’s hard and painful, what you’re doing to take better care of yourself just proves how strong you really are. I stumbled upon your video but thoroughly enjoyed your “realness” and am excited to see your journey. Chin up girl! It gets better and God always knows what’s best for us even if we don’t.

Mandy, I am on day ten of 30 minutes of walking a day becuz of you inspiring me! Thank you for saying it’d been six years…. It stuck me that it’s been that long for me too!!

Mandy I am so proud of you for not giving up. I am praying for you in your life changes. I appreciate your vulnerability and strength! You are an amazing encouragement to me.

The emotional weight you were carrying at the beginning compared to the end was so heavy. Your voice was lighter at the end - your attitude and overall affect! Amazing :-). The fact that you kept on through the challenge even after day 15 so how strong your are and how much you love YOU. I am so proud! You are not on an easy path but you are walking (literally and figuratively) through the valley and you WILL emerge victorious!! Love and prayers! Lynn

Walking is a great meditation. You walk and think and think and walk. Something about being out in the air and sky heals us. You look great! Walking totally toned you up.

How fantastic. I’m 51 and have just moved countries…..I feel the lowest I have for years……yesterday I bought some sneakers. Tomorrow I start my own challenge of walking . Thank you for this inspiring vlog.

People forget when starting you are building and adding muscle weight. Just keep going for the next 30. You will start to see your weight go down and it will be so much easier.

It's great you're inspiring people to walk more ...I'm English and I'm amazed Americans seem to drive everywhere..I'm 65 been walking over 2 miles to work which takes approximately 30 mins then do a 5 hour physical shift and walk 2 miles home 5 days a week ..been doing this for 4 and a half years since my husband died..it helped me physically and mentally to stay strong ..I recommend walking to everyone .😊

Hi there! I found you & subscribed right away! You're an inspiration and congrats on the positive changes to your health! Thank you for being so open with your daily life.

Mandy!! I just stumbled on your vid and am i glad i did! Terrific! Well done! You look SO GOOD! You’ve inspired many! Thank you! I’m doing this too! Enjoyed your upbeat attitude!

This video is very inspiring. You kept it real and shared the good and the not so good. Thank you Mandy and God bless you! First of your videos I’ve watched. Will be catching up on all your videos.

Mandy your video is very inspiring. Thank you for being so open and honest especially while you’re going through a very difficult time. I can definitely see a change in you from the first day until the end. Much love from Canada ❤

This is wonderful. Congratulations, Mandy. Keep it going!!!

Definitely inspiring! I think everything about you seems a bit changed in a good way. Thank you for posting this.

Glad I found you subscribed and will be following! Love your 30 day challenge I need to start that myself.

Congratulations! I’m so proud of you!! You look great! I’m sorry things are difficult right now. Keep pushing through and making yourself a priority. You deserve it!!

Wow! Just found channel. You are so awesome for doing this and doing it publicly. I’m grateful for this. May God CONTINUE to bless your steps physically,mentally,emotionally and spiritually.

Good for you!! Thank you for sharing! I pray you continue putting yourself first! You deserve it! ❤️

What an inspiration! Such consistency even though you were working through personal issues! All the best to you!

I wemt for a full walk this morning for the first time in a long time, then cried this morning because i hate how i look. You've encouraged me to stick with this for a month and get myself on track! ❤

Kudos to you, Mandy! Look at you doing hard things!!! You go, girl!!

Hi Mandy thank you for your video. Thank you for opening up a very private part of your struggle. Dang it it’s hard to stay focused and use every reason to skip or quit. You are inspiring

Mandy, how wonderful that you stuck to this challenge!!! And you feeling great is so important plus loving yourself!!! I see a difference within the 30 days and you look great!!! You saying that you feel empowered and stronger is so amazing! I am presently at my heaviest and need to seriously get the walking at least for 30 minutes a day! You have inspired me 🥰 God bless you in this journey of life. I just subscribed to your channel and set notifications. Thank you ❤

I'm so sorry you're going through a divorce. I know they're so very difficult. No matter the reasons for a marriage ending, there is still an end to life as you've known it for a while. We grieve the end, no matter how/why it came about. Our identities become wrapped up in who we are as a couple, and then suddenly we are no longer a couple. Our identity begins to change, because now we have to rediscover who we are on our own. I've also been through a divorce, and they're so difficult. I wish you the best, as you rediscover who you are, and learn to love yourself again! I'm new here, and it sounds like you're a teacher! I'm also a teacher. I decided to sub, as you seem like a kindred spirit! Looking forward to catching up on your videos!

Mandy, you’ve really inspired me. Congrats! Small changes are still changes. The quiet and self reflection really got me.

Good for you! Congrats, big ones! Keep it up.

Awesome job, Mandy! This has really inspired me to get back on track with loving and caring for myself. I was doing such a great job back in 2019-2020, then fell off, allowing life to take control. I'm glad to have crossed your video. Stay strong and live life well, YOU GOT THIS!! 🤗❤🙏🏽

Girl, I just happened to come across this video here and was knocked for a loop when you mentioned the difficulty of going thru divorce. Girl, I encourage your transformation and see that you are now 8 months out. I need to watch your channel. You are the kind of people I want to be connected with. Prayers and imma keep watching. ❤

Glad I found your channel. I am in the same boat. It is important to be consistant. It is a good idea to document what you are doing so you can see what happens! Everyone is different. Proud of you for doing this. Little steps can lead to big changes!

TY! I have been trying to get back into shape. Keep up the good work! You got this. This pushes me to keep going.

I am new to your channel and came across it when looking at weight loss videos. It must have been so hard for you to keep up with the challenge while going through other things! I am so sorry for what you’ve gone through. It was strong of you to keep recording all month. Your healthier life style journey is an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your experience!

Girl shout out to you for sticking to your goals! Walking really helps me to get rid of negative feelings! makes me feel good!

I needed to see this today! I had some injuries and stopped exercising. You are so inspiring--slow and steady wins the race! I hope that things have improved since you posted this video.

Congratulations Mandy! God be with you on your journey! Thank you for being so transparent! You are an inspiration to me!

Congratulations on completing your challenge - I'm so inspired by you! You look happier, healthier - your skin is brighter and you even look younger! I'm so sorry to hear of your personal challenges, but I'm so impressed with your determination, self-reflection and perseverance through it all. Thank you for sharing your personal journey!

Well done Mandy! I hope you can keep on walking. Best wishes from Australia! 🇦🇺

Mandy! I didn’t even finish watching before I went outside for a walk! After 30 minutes I finished watching and I’m hooked! I subscribed and hope to keep motivated! Thanks!

I've just watched all of this and while my heart reaches out to you for your personal situation, I'm so grateful that some algorithm passed you my way. I'm so inspired and have decided from today, I'll also be doing 30 mins walk a day. Thank you. And I've also subscribed 😊

Bless you for sharing your journey and your personal story...I can relate and to hear someone say they hung on the the challenge for herself despite the personal challenges is inspirational! Thank you! I need to do the same and I need to stop using the heat as an excuse. You Go Girl, you look Fabulous!!

I’m sorry that you’re having to deal with the breakdown of your marriage, that’s a big tough thing to deal with and you seem to be facing it head on so well done!! I do also have to say Thank you so much for making this video. I stumbled across it today and BOY did I need to stumble across it! You’ve inspired me to give this a go and I’m starting first thing in the morning. I NEED to do this for both my physical and mental health and at the end of the day what harm can it do? Absolutely none! Thank you xx

Great transformation 👏. I am excited for you. Keep it up!

Absolutely loved this. Go Mandy! Well done!

Hi, this is the first time I have watched one of your videos. You are strong! It doesn’t matter that it has been six years since you have been active. You put on your shoes and started walking. Good for you! Progress not perfection! Only you can take care of yourself. As far as the joint issues and shin splints-make sure you are wearing the correct type of sneakers for both the type of activity you are doing and your type of feet. It will greatly help. Keep walking! It will help you feel better mentally, physically, and emotionally. Look how great you have done! Keep up the good work.

Mandy, you did it! You inspire me to get out and walk. I turn 71 tomorrow and I've just started this journey. You learned from the challenge to love yourself! That is the biggest thing that you can do for yourself except to know God through Jesus. I'm so very proud of you.

Whew, you picked a hot month to start walking! You did awesome sticking to your walks through the challenges. I feel making healthy lifestyle changes has helped us to get through a ton of stress as well. Thank you for sharing!

My first time seeing you today. Thank you for posting this. Your vulnerability and honesty is a tremendous gift. Think of all of us you are blessing-even in the midst of a difficult challenge. That’s something to be proud of to be sure. Not everyone has that kind of resiliency, but it looks like you do. That’s something to sit still with and draw strength from. I don’t even know you but find myself saying, “I am proud of this woman and may God shepherd her through”…

Okay, I’m in! I have been procrastinating, but after watching you, and reading the comments. I am going to start my own 3pm day challenge! I’ll check in along the way. What’s been so hard for me is getting my mind focused, it’s nice to know others are on this road to bettering themselves as well.

13:25 Your eyes are so different compared to the initial stages of this challenge. In your update after the challenge, you have this energy and light to you that is beautiful. There is less heavyness to your eyes. Thank you for sharing, and gettng out there with no music or any podcasts and being present and taking in the sounds of nature and tuning in to our thoughts, is so healing❤

New subscriber here! This video caught my eye. Let me just say "You Go Girl"!! And that means for ALL of your challenges, whether planned or unplanned. You have inspired me! I am about to embark on a new life. One of moving from up north, where i have lived, and loved living, to down south. I am not young, but am willing, with a bit of anxiety, to try. The big pull is my daughter and that she wants me with her. It's a blessing to know that you're wanted ❤

I can see a huge difference, you go girl. I’m starting tomorrow. I’m inspired. Thank you for sharing.

Good for you! We all need to do the same (if we’re not already active that is). I’m so afraid of losing my mobility as I age but still not afraid enough to go do it. Aughhhh. Thanks for the inspiration.

New viewer here:) Thanks for the inspiration! 20 years ago, I would walk a few miles a day and then got out of it. This encourages me to get back to it! Also, I was just turning 40 when my marriage ended. I was a stay at home mom and I was terrified. In the last 27 years, I have done so many different things that I would not explored if I had stayed in that marriage. Even when it's not what we want at the time, it can open doors we didn't even know were there. Best of luck in your new journey. You've got this!!

Thanks for sharing your journey with us!! Great work!

Thank you for being vulnerable with us!! Loved your video!!

I TOTALLY get the “all in” burst and the burnout that follows!!! So many of us can relate, I’m sure. So excited I found this channel.

Hi Mandy, this is the first time I saw one of your videos. You are so inspiring, this video really encouraged me, thank you. I am truly sorry you are going through such a difficult time. Sending warm wishes from South Africa. ❤

Great job, Mandy. Be proud of yourself!

You go girl. So proud that you made it. You’ve motivated me to walk more.

I’m at 10 minutes and all I can say is WOW! You have impressed me and im so proud of you! Very inspirational.

Mandy, you are such an inspiration to me. I literally have been sedentary like you for at least as long. I have felt aches and pains in my joints and in my hips and knees etc. I am so glad I found your video. I am so so sorry about your divorce. You are so strong to have continued to walk and not use it as an excuse to give up. Good for you! A few years ago I was walking like you and then just stopped. I felt so much better than I do now. I am going to buy a calendar today and just start walking! Thank you so much for this video. I look forward to watching more of your videos as this was my first one. I hope that you will continue to walk and do more walking blogs. I know I would be interested in a walking blog from you. Thank you for inspiring me in more ways than one. I downloaded an app called Pacer and it helps keep track of my walks on a map. It is really neat! It also shows how many steps I take. I am also going to be wearing my smart watch as it pairs well with the app! Wish me luck! I just put on my shoes and I am headed out the door for my walk....thank you again for inspiring me to move!

Came across your video today, talk about getting a sign...And there you were! Talk about inspiration & strength, thank you.❤

Just found your channel today. Good on you! Well done. Keep going! You got this.

Hi Mandy, just met you. You've inspired me to do my own challenge! It takes a lot of strength to get through the end of marriage. No matter who's idea, it is emotional and one of the most stressful things in life you can do. You'll come out of this so much stronger, and I hope, happier than you may ever have been. Thank you for sharing so much... it makes it that much more relatable. I look forward to following your journey. ❤

Mandy, I just saw your video for the first time and you rock! I have been trying this summer to get back into exercise, but haven't succeeded with any consistency. I'm going to try to follow your example. I know the more I can exercise, the less pain I will feel once a routine is established (I have arthritis and fibromyalgia) so I need to commit. You are going to be my inspiration to get back out there. You've been through such a challenging and traumatic experience during this time and still you came out stronger and caring for yourself! You are amazing! Like others here, we look forward to hearing more from you! Kudos to you.🥰🤗😊

You popped up in my rec's and I came to say that I really, really like you. Like really like you! You feel like a friend, chatting and sharing. I knew what you were going to say before you said it about the marriage, and my heart aches with you. This challenge also came at a very good time with a message I needed to hear from somebody who looks like me (50 years old and haven't been active lately either). I never thought to keep a separate calendar to mark off days, and I have never given myself grace when I've missed a day like you did when you missed days, and have never been able to be so calm or kind to myself. You are truly inspiring, and I'm cheering you on from Minnesota ❤👟🏆

Proud of you! Stay strong and keep going. Keep loving you, cause you're worth it and life is too short for anything else xxx

I am so proud of you, Mandy!! You are an inspiration! I try to walk on my treadmill 15 minutes every day. It doesn’t always happen, tho. You are beautiful!! ❤

Girl! You rock! I came on here to be encouraged in my journey. I've been walking 34 days 2 miles a day. Dr put me on a very strict diet for some health concerns. But I was getting tired of the strict diet...so here I am. Thank you so much for sharing this. So inspiring! I went thru divorce after 19 years & 4 kuds together...girl you didn't quite tho you've had every reason to!

Good for you! Great job...very inspirational! Slow and steady wins the race...thank you! 🙂

You can definitely see the difference - well done! Keep up the amazing transformation. You should be ever so proud of yourself 🎉

Congratulations on losing that healthy 3 lbs!! I hope this will inspire you & that's why I'm sharing it. When I left Altercare, after 2.5 years of Stroke rehab, I was 260 lbs in Dec 2015. Today I'm 185 lbs. I was ashamed that it seemed like I couldn't get the weight off, but my doctor told me that losing 2-4 lbs a month is the healthy way to lose weight. You're more likely to lose it & keep it off that way. He said "Be the tortoise, not the hare & you'll keep the weight off." Yes its been 7 years & 75 lbs later that avgs out to only 10 5 lbs a year, but in my own way I'm staying active and doing it. My A1C reading also shows it cos I started out at 9.6 in 2016 and now 6.4 (as of April). So being healthy just doesn't mean weight loss, but many other things too: blood sugar, mood, etc. If I can do it with my limitations in my wheelchair I KNOW you can too. Keep up the awesome work, you got this!! 🎉

Congratulations to you!!! Been doing the Leslie Sansome Walk at home videos here on you tube, and feel great. It is awesome if you can't get out of the house.

New subscriber. Hi Mandy! You're an inspiration to so many!

You go girl!! You are beautiful! Thank you for sharing! God bless!